RF Antennae Design and Development Engineer in Bristol

Expleo is a trusted partner for end-to-end, integrated engineering, quality services and management consulting for digital transformation. We help businesses harness unrelenting technological change to successfully deliver innovations that will help them gain a competitive advantage and improve the everyday lives of people around the globe. We are seeking a highly organised and motivated RF Antennae Design Engineer to join our proactive and innovative Hardware Development team.

Responsibilities

• Work individually or in teams alongside mechanical and electronic engineers to develop new antenna designs.
• Develop designs using 3D EM simulation software CST Microwave Studio, MATLAB and SIMULINK.
• Assist with assembly and testing of prototype designs.
• Communicate with clients, internal and external project managers, and test houses to ensure workflow remains on schedule.
• Participate in and lead design reviews and manage engineering change notes through the product development process in line with ISO 9001 procedures.
• Create and maintain project, design and test documentation.
• Provide management information on design developments for reporting purposes as required.
• Adherence to all health, safety, environmental & quality policies and standards.
• Any other duties as the business requires.

Qualifications

Ideally a degree qualified, chartered engineer or working towards chartered status within a recognised and relevant professional body. The SE may hold an HNC in a relevant engineering discipline in concert with significant and demonstrable subject matter expertise in the system domain.

Essential skills

• Proven track record in Antenna design.
• Experience of using CST Microwave Studio (or similar).
• Familiarity with antenna radiation pattern measurements (near-field or far-field).
• Experience of using VNA’s or similar antenna measurement equipment.
• A high level of accuracy and attention to detail is required.
• Ability to work autonomously on tasks and as part of larger interdisciplinary teams.
• Excellent communication (verbal and written) skills.
• Ability to initiate, plan and organise.
• Proficient in using all Microsoft office packages.

Desired skills

• Industrial experience or relevant academic experience in the field of antennas is desirable.
• Production of antenna designs at RF, microwave or mm-wave frequencies (especially wideband topologies) would be advantageous.
• Hands-on experience of antenna-based systems for defence, aerospace, or commercial applications desirable.

What do I need before I apply

This role may require security clearance and our offer of employment will be dependent on obtaining the appropriate level of clearance. The details of this requirement will be discussed at interview. If applying for this role, please do not make reference to or include in your application or CV details of any current or previously held security clearance.

Benefits

• Collaborative working environment – we stand shoulder to shoulder with our clients and our peers through good times and challenges.
• We empower all passionate technology loving professionals by allowing them to expand their skills and take part in inspiring projects.
• Expleo Academy - enables you to acquire and develop the right skills by delivering a suite of accredited training courses.
• Competitive company benefits.
• Always working as one team, our people are not afraid to think big and challenge the status quo.
• As a Disability Confident Committed Employer we have committed to: Ensure our recruitment process is inclusive and accessible, communicating and promoting vacancies, offering an interview to disabled people who meet the minimum criteria for the job, anticipating and providing reasonable adjustments as required, supporting any existing employee who acquires a disability or long term health condition, enabling them to stay in work.
• We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age. We treat everyone fairly and equitably across the organisation, including providing any additional support and adjustments needed for everyone to thrive.